Stephen Harwood

Biography

A nomad, having previously lived a variety of lifes as a practitioner and academic. Currently at Centre for Systems Engineering in Department of Space and Climate Physics (MSSL) at University College London. Practitioner experience spans the coal, oil, electronics and tourism industries, in roles that have included manager, director and consultant. Expertise lies in managing organisational transformation (e.g. business recovery, strategic positioning, technology implementation). Awarded a PhD in 2010 from the University of Edinburgh Business School for developing a conceptual explanation (‘domestication’) for how people take up and use online technologies. This has provided a platform to develop a research portfolio that operates at the intersection of technology, sustainability and social complexity. This work is grounded in the conceptual insights of Cybersystemics. and the Sociology of Technology. Stephen’s growing portfolio of publications includes a book, journal, conference and working papers, online journalist articles and evidence to UK Parliament.